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A Day in the Life

Join Medtronic for a Career of Innovation and Compassion 

As a participant in this program, you will provide specialized technical expertise and support to hospital clinical teams. Your role includes regular support for implantable cardiac devices in both the catheterization laboratory (Cath Lab) and outpatient settings, as well as troubleshooting support upon request. Training and educating our customers is essential to build their competence and confidence in our products, while also developing long-lasting clinical relationships. 

NextGen Field Academy 

Medtronic's NextGen Field Academy is a unique 12-month program designed for passionate and driven individuals from diverse academic backgrounds. It offers a structured path to develop into a qualified Therapy Development Specialist in Structural Heart.

This isn’t just training—it’s hands-on experience, expert mentorship, and real-world exposure to the most advanced healthcare technologies in clinical settings. 

Internship details: 

•    Start date: 01.09.2026

•    Location: Oporto or Coimbra

•    Duration: 12 months  

•    Working hours: 40 hours per week

•    Work model: In the field 

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned: 

• Shadow Therapy Development Specialist (TDS) in hospital Cath Labs and clinics to observe device implant procedures and follow-up visits. 
• Participate in structured online and in-person training sessions over a 12-month period. 
• Engage in regular check-ins with your assigned mentor and TDS team for guidance and support. 
• Take on regular projects to complement and reinforce your learning. 
• Participate in ongoing assessments with dedicated trainers and mentors to track your progress. 
• Join activities across the European cohort.
• Beyond the clinical exposure, shadow Market Development Specialist, to play a crucial role in developing analytical tools and strategies. This includes helping to assess market evolution and competitive landscapes, exploring innovative ways of working, and developing robust databases for enhanced data analysis. Your contributions will also extend to researching and understanding health economics within the Structural Heart area, providing valuable insights for future business growth.

Required Knowledge and Skills: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s student in Clinical Physiology, Cardiopneumology, Biomedical Engineering, graduating in 2026
• Fluency in Portuguese and English
• Driver's license 
• Legally authorised to work in the country where the position is based on a full-time basis and does not require sponsorship in the future for an employment visa 
• A genuine passion for healthcare and medical innovation, with a strong desire to make a real-world impact
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail
• A self-motivated team player who is ambitious, eager to learn, and open to feedback
• Willingness to travel with occasional overnight stays, which may include some unsociable hours. Expected Minimum travel of 20% 

 

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. 

 

 

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create.  We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
 

 

Pay range: 1200 EUR gross per month

 

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. 
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here